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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEL 0127 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0128 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0129 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0130 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 | |
| CEL 0131 |
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 | Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 80 |
Robert Parker Score: 95+ points
Reviewer: Erin Larkin — End of July 202229 Jul 2022
Drink 2022–2037
This 2020 Sands of Time Old Vine Single Vineyard Grenache is powdery and supple. It’s chalky and plumes in the mouth, with notes of savory iodine and salted berries. Jasmine tea, kelp, pink grapefruit and blood orange… there’s a lot going on here. Sensational.
James Halliday Score: 96 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 94 points
2020 Thistledown 'Sands of Time' Grenache
Auction Terms: This is a live online auction conducted by Sterling Wine Auctions. Prices shown under “Current Bid” reflect the highest bid at time of viewing and may change before auction close. The final selling price (hammer price) is determined when the auction closes.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.